Pair of chairs with horseshoe-shaped backrests (quanyi) – China, 17th/18th century

Lot: 7

China, 17th/18th century
Pair of chairs with horseshoe-shaped backrests (quanyi)

On four rounded legs connected by struts at three different levels, and with a footrest. A round, horseshoe-shaped backrest is supported by extended hind legs and curved round wooden supports. A slightly curved frame sits below the woven seat. The curved backrest features carved ornaments in low relief. Huanghuali. H 99.5 cm; Seat height
51 cm; W 60 cm; D 47 cm. Provenance Private Collection Düsseldorf; Bought at Schoeni, Fine Oriental Art, Hong Kong, 1989.

Hammer Price: 25,000 €

K-16A - AUCTION Part 1
14. November 2025 at 2:00 PM CET

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China, 17th/18th centuryPair of chairs with horseshoe-shaped backrests (quanyi)

China, 17th/18th century
Pair of chairs with horseshoe-shaped backrests (quanyi)